McHARDY ART UNION.
A CHARGE OF GAMBLING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Palmerston N;, Yesterday. The sequel, to the running of a spinning-jinny in connection with the MeHardy Art Union for the patriotic .funds took place in court this morning. When Percy MeHardy and Arthur Bennett were charged with playing by way of gaming on the Awapuni racpcouv.se with an instrument of gaming called a contrary to statute. A plea of guilty was entered. The Magistrate (Mr. Poynton) said that permission of an art union did not imply that a jinny could be used. It was not a case for a penalty, as the. art union was held for a good purpose. Defendants were convicted 1 and discharged.
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 January 1916, Page 2
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116McHARDY ART UNION. Taranaki Daily News, 18 January 1916, Page 2
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